The Great Brain
"Half hero, half con-artist, all heart!"
Originally released in 1978. The Great Brain is a comedy/family film. directed by Richard Bickerton.
Starring Jimmy Osmond, James Jarnigan, and Willy Cardin
Synopsis
Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use for a good cause.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Jimmy Osmond
as Tom D. Fitzgerald
James Jarnigan
as J.D. Fitzgerald
Willy Cardin
as Sweyn D. Fitzgerald
Danny Thompson
as Andy Anderson
Tim Bailey
as Basil Kokovinis
John Bishop
as Allen Jensen
Alan Christensen
as Frank Jensen
Rich Radford
as Sammy Leeds
Paul Jarnagin
as Howard Kay
Tom Gilson
as Jimmy Peterson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Osmond Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Brain about?
Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use ...
Who directed The Great Brain?
The Great Brain was directed by Richard Bickerton.
How long is The Great Brain?
The Great Brain has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Great Brain released?
The Great Brain was released on June 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Brain?
The main cast of The Great Brain includes Jimmy Osmond, James Jarnigan, Willy Cardin, Danny Thompson, Tim Bailey.